Friederike Heuer from the University of Applied Sciences Europe in Germany studying a Diploma in General Studies at USC Sunshine Coast

Hi, I’m Friederike Heuer (@alien_in_the_machine) and I was studying a Diploma in General Studies at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC). Just like other international students, I began my semester studying abroad but I then got the chance to upgrade and study the diploma program instead (which was one of the main reasons to …

USC student Alex Davies studying overseas at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Sogn and Fjordane

I travelled to Norway at the end of July, and spent about 5 months living in Sogndal, Norway, which lies on the Sognefjord. I studied at HVL doing the course Outdoor Education and Nordic Friluftsliv. I’ve always wanted to go to Norway growing up, and this seemed like the greatest excuse ever to experience a …

Julia Heide Meckel from the University of Bayreuth in Germany studying a Master of Management at USC Sunshine Coast

Hi, my name is Julia and I am currently doing a Master of Management Double Degree at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) for one semester. At home, I am doing a Master degree in Business Administration at the University of Bayreuth in Germany. You are probably reading this blog post because you are …

Ethan Hughes, studying at University of Milan (IULM)

Dear Future International Student, I don’t know whether to start with the positives or the negatives of studying abroad… On one hand, there’s the awful time-zone, making it difficult to speak to loved ones at certain points in the day, but on the other hand there’s your ERASMUS family you can talk to instead (and …

Tiina from Finland: A visit to a fruit & veg store

I would like to tell you a little about my visit to Erbacher’s, a fruit & veg store. It is a sensational place definitely worth a visit (or two, or three...) – if you just get the chance, go there! I first went there with my Australian housemate during my first week here on the …